MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (May 20, 2025) — Bryce Melton, of Davenport, Iowa, graduated with a Master of Science degree in Sport and Recreation Management.

Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC) is an independent, residential, nationally-ranked Christian college in Milwaukee that serves nearly 1,100 undergraduate and graduate students.

The college, which prepares students for lives of Christian leadership, is recognized for its academic excellence and superior student experience.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 20, 2025) — Edison Academy, an alternative high school program serving students from Bettendorf, North Scott, and Pleasant Valley High Schools, will host a special dedication ceremony to seal a time capsule commemorating its inaugural year at its new location. The event will take place Wednesday, May 21, 12PM, at Edison Academy, 3066 Victoria St, Bettendorf. Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the occasion.

ST. GEORGE, UTAH (May 19, 2025) — Students at Utah Tech University demonstrated remarkable academic talent, with 854 students earning President's List honors in the Spring 2025 semester.

Liam Ben Sadik of Bettendorf, Iowa, was among those honored, earning a spot on the President's List for the spring 2025 semester. To qualify, students had to attain a semester GPA of 3.9 or higher and complete at least 15 credits.

AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 19, 2025) — Catherine Byrne, of Bettendorf, Iowa, graduated with a Doctor Of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas at Austin in spring 2025.

Byrne was one of nearly 9,500 students who received an undergraduate, master's or doctoral degree.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 19, 2025) — The Bettendorf Community School District is proud to host its Annual Future Ready Week from May 19 to May 23 across all school buildings. This week-long celebration is designed to inspire and support students as they explore future career pathways and post-secondary opportunities.

The eleven-member administrative team at the Illinois High School Association includes a trio of former Fighting Scots — Craig Anderson '91 (speaking), Chris Schwarz '09 (left), and Matt Troha ('04), who was unable to attend the event

LEBANON, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2025) — Donovan Isaiah Rogers of Rock Island, Ill., has graduated from McKendree University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in business administration.

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (May 19, 2025) — Marshall University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Kelly D Bradley as the new dean of the College of Education and Professional Development, effective September 8.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2025) On a Sunday afternoon that lived up to its name, 1972 graduate Lon Helton gave the main address to the 142 members of Monmouth College's Class of 2025 at his alma mater's 168th annual Commencement Exercises, which was held on the Wallace Hall Plaza in beautiful 65-degree weather.

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA (May 19, 2025) — Abigail Leigh Hebl of Davenport was among 3,591 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 3, 17, and 18.

Hebl earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering from the College of Engineering.

The graduates are from 57 countries, 46 US states, and 250-plus Nebraska communities.

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